In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

"What do you mean? I don't understand!"

Zhong Xiaoai still didn't want to admit it, but Zhao Ruilong didn't give her any chance to hide it.

He took a remote control out of his pocket, pressed a button, and a high-definition video of Zhong Xiaoai and Chen Hai studying diligently appeared on the large screen hanging on the wall in the lobby.

"Zhao Ruilong! You're asking for it!"

This scene made Zhong Xiaoai completely lose her composure.

To hell with forbearance! At this moment, Zhong Xiaoai just wanted to strangle Zhao Ruilong in front of her.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Secretary Zhong, don't get excited. This is nothing. Let me show you some more good stuff."

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong immediately played Hou Liangping and Tang Chuchu's study videos, and Zhong Xiaoai was instantly stunned.

"You! Hou Liangping!"

Zhong Xiaoai was furious. She was tricked while drunk and then blackmailed, but what about Hou Liangping? The video clearly showed that he was the one who initiated it, or even forced her.

"Secretary Zhong, wasn't that brilliant?"

"Wonderful!"

Zhong Xiaoai clenched her teeth tightly, but Zhao Ruilong was not finished yet. Another recording came out, which was a recording of Zhao Ruilong's conversation with Hou Liangping.

When Zhong Xiaoai learned that Hou Liangping had sent her away, her heart sank.

"Is all of this true?"

"Secretary Zhong, it's absolutely true. I have to say, if it weren't for your husband, I might not have had a chance to control you. Hou Liangping is a ruthless man; he's even willing to give away his own wife."

"You're the culprit! Zhao Ruilong!"

Zhao Ruilong did not deny this accusation.

Instead, he said to himself, "Secretary Zhong, there is no hatred without a cause, nor is there love without a cause. Don't tell me you don't know why I'm treating you two this way."

Zhong Xiaoai paused for a moment.

"A murderer will always be killed. My father was just a few years away from a peaceful retirement. Your Chung family is unwilling to let my father retire safely. It was your Chung family that stirred up trouble, and I am just retaliating. It is perfectly normal."

"You're talking nonsense!"

Zhong Xiaoai wanted to die rather than admit it, but Zhao Ruilong didn't care whether she admitted it or not.

"I heard that Secretary Zhong took Xiao Gangyu into custody during the day. What a bold move!"

"With a wave of his hand, he arrested a department-level official. Let me guess, did Xiao Gangyu fail to withstand the questioning from your provincial discipline inspection commission and implicate Liu Xinjian as well?"

Zhong Xiaoai remained silent, knowing that saying too much would only lead to mistakes.

"I'm telling you, Zhong Xiaoai, if you dare to investigate Liu Xinjian, I'll release all of your information and videos!"

Let your father and family see for themselves just how wicked and lustful you, Zhong Xiaoai, are!

"You'll lose your job, your reputation will be ruined, and your father will be talked about for the rest of his life. Think carefully before you decide whether you still want to carry out this so-called 'mission'!"

Zhong Xiaoai quickly calculated her gains and losses. She had to admit that Zhao Ruilong's reckless way of playing was really unsolvable.

"Zhao Ruilong, if people find out about your methods, your Zhao family will not be tolerated either!"

Those people won't allow you to continue using such methods!

Zhao Ruilong understood the meaning of those words. Conflicts within the rules were allowed, but his actions completely disregarded the rules. If this were exposed, the Zhong family would be ridiculed and shamed, but his Zhao family would only face certain death.

Does Zhao Ruilong care?

"Secretary Zhong, at this point, you're still talking to me about rules? Yes, your Zhong family has influence, and if you use the rules, your Zhong family has a high probability of winning."

But since the final result cannot be changed through formal means, what do you think is wrong with what I am doing now?

All I know is that Secretary Zhong, if our Zhao family is gone, you and your spouse, and even your entire Zhong family, will be buried with us. That's enough.

"you!"

Zhong Xiaoai was completely speechless in the face of Zhao Ruilong's shamelessness; it felt like punching cotton.

"Me? Am I a scoundrel? Come, come, Secretary Zhong, have a drink. I must say, although you are forty years old, not good-looking, have bad skin, and your figure is out of shape, you still have a good temperament."

Let's discuss this together later?

"With your family background, I really have no chance of getting close to you, Secretary Zhong, what do you say?"

"Zhao Ruilong! You bastard!"

"I'm a fucking bastard, I'm proud of it, I'm just informing you, not asking for your opinion!"

Zhao Ruilong's smile vanished, replaced by a cold expression. As for Zhong Xiaoai? Tears welled up in her eyes and gradually fell onto the table, clearly indicating that she had finally given in.

When will the storms end?

Never stopping!

Taking the medicine really makes you powerful.

Zhong Xiaoai's phone rang several times on the bedside table, but she had no energy to answer it. In the end, Zhao Ruilong, who was interested, picked up the phone and answered it.

"Hey, Xiao Ai, where are you?"

Zhong Xiaoai was clearly flustered, clenching her teeth to suppress any unusual sounds as she replied haltingly, "I...I'm working overtime right now, you don't need to wait for me...ah!"

He quickly hung up the phone and continued to endure the storm. Hou Liangping wasn't stupid; he knew all too well the reason behind Zhong Xiaoai's tone and rapid breathing.

"Zhong Xiaoai, you bitch!"

Hou Liangping was extremely angry, and all he wanted to do was extinguish the flames in his heart, but the empty house offered no such opportunity.

Overnight, spring in Handong became even more vibrant. Old trees sprouted new branches, and green grass covered the ground. When Hou Liangping left for work, Zhong Xiaoai had not yet returned.

Zhong Xiaoai didn't emerge from the Shanshui Manor until around 11 a.m., and she looked quite well, to be fair.

However, he didn't look well and would occasionally feel nauseous and vomit on the ground.

Having finally gotten home, all Zhong Xiaoai wanted to do was catch up on sleep.

Handong is getting more and more chaotic...

In Lüzhou, Chen Luo was on the phone, and on the other end was Minister Wang from the Ministry of Public Security.

This call should have been made two weeks ago, but Chen Luo was too busy then, and only now has he remembered it.

The call connected, and Minister Wang's voice came through.

"Hey, Chen Luo, you finally decided to call me."

"Oh? Mr. Wang, what do you mean...?"

"Hmph, last time in Dongshan I asked you who would be suitable to be the director, and you didn't recommend any of them. I'm waiting for you to call me before I decide."

Secretary Xu asked me to look after you, but you're not very appreciative. Sigh, it's tough."

"Ahem, Mr. Wang, it's my fault, it's my fault. I didn't give you a clear answer back then."

"Hahaha, you little rascal, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. So, have you decided who should be the department head?"

"Well... to be honest, Mr. Wang, there really aren't any suitable ones right now. I was even thinking of calling you so you could choose one to come to Handong."

"You...you really don't plan to recommend it?"

"No, it's entirely up to the organization!"

"Alright, alright, I gave you a chance but you still couldn't do it. Now Secretary Xu can't blame me."